| A | B |
|---|
| reluctantly | not willingly |
| jetty | wall or dam built out to protect the coast from strong waves |
| waders | waterproof pants usually worn by fishermen |
| taut | pulled or drawn tight |
| nimble | able to move quickly, lightly, and easily |
| tassels | bunch of threads tied on one end and free on the other end |
| somber | gloomy |
| gryphon | a beast with the head and wings of an eagle and body of a lion |
| indignant | feeling or showing anger about something unfair |
| torrent | violent stream of water that moves very fast |
| What event happened in chapter 2? | He fell off the jetty. |
| In Chapter 2, what warning did Robbie give that pointed to the possibility that Nick might fall in? | He said, "It is slippery." |
| In Chapter 2, how does the author describe Nick's progress over the rocks so that you know the footing is uncertain? | His legs were short. |
| In chapter 2, what distracted Nich from being careful of his footing? | watching Kashi |
| In chapter 2, describe what happened to the beach during the hurricane. | trees fell and they lost half the beach |
| What did Mother mean when she said that it was no accident that Grandfather broke his leg and has come to the Inn while they are there? | God was working in that situation. |
| Whom does Nick talk to when he goes to the beach the next day? | Kashi |
| How does Nick meet the man on the beach? | while he was with Robbie fishing |
| What does Kashi do that makes you think he is a Christian? | He was talking about how God made the birds fly. |
| What attracts Robbie's attention in Kashi's house? | the kites |
| Why does Nick hope that Robbie will ask about Grandfather sleeping in the baseball cap? | He wants to prove to Robbie that he is brave. |
| What does Grandfather do when he sees his chocolate cake? | touches his hat as if he was saluting |
| What idea does Nick have in Chapter 6? | Kashi to come and meet him |
| In Chapter 10, why does Nick think that it was a good afternoon? | the kittiwake is better |
| What does Mrs. McHugh think Nick took from her room? | the bracelet |
| What had happened to Mrs. McHugh's bracelet? | Her daughter had fixed it up. |
| What causes the house to shudder under Nick's feet? | the tree fell |
| Who gets hurt in Chapter 14? | Nick's mom |
